Cuprite (excellent, Bisbee) ex Hansen Coll.

Item Description

A remarkably fine and very rich cuprite specimen from the famous mines at Bisbee. Splendent, sharp, stepped-growth crystals richly cover the 3-dimensional gossan matrix. It is a rich and gorgeous piece overall, whereas most such are little cuprites in ugly rocks. The cuprites range from fabulous cherry-red gemminess at the edges, to opaque; and are up to a very large 1.5 cm in size. SELDOM will you see a Bisbee cuprite of this gemmy quality and richness on the market. and at auction ??? Only here, as we find a few flats of very fine Hansen collection pieces I thought i'd sold off years ago but turned up in our move. Very highly desirable classic, Ex Dr. Gary Hansen Collection. Valued at $750-1000. minimum. at the Tucson show, you would see pieces like this easily priced for $1000-2000 with the Arizona specialists.